[Bug 946888] [NEW] Loose security on Locked screen.

[Jeet]

Public bug reported:

What happens:
Screen lock: prior to login the system responds to the first several characters typed and responds to mouse or trackpad movements.

For security sake; Shouldn't this be tightened up?

What should not happen:
Input buffer should not accept signals (ie: characters, keyboard strokes; and not mouse or trackball inputs.

What could potentially happen:
the Hack of system by way of buffer use; thru the momentary laspe of security during the first instance of "locked screen" activity just prior to a login.

Try it and you'll see.

Let me know what your thoughts are:

cliffcarusa at gmail dot com

** Affects: ubuntu-meta (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Title:
  Loose security on Locked screen.

Status in “ubuntu-meta” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  What happens:
  Screen lock: prior to login the system responds to the first several characters typed and responds to mouse or trackpad movements.

  For security sake; Shouldn't this be tightened up?

  What should not happen:
  Input buffer should not accept signals (ie: characters, keyboard strokes; and not mouse or trackball inputs.

  What could potentially happen:
  the Hack of system by way of buffer use; thru the momentary laspe of security during the first instance of "locked screen" activity just prior to a login.

  Try it and you'll see.

  Let me know what your thoughts are:

  cliffcarusa at gmail dot com

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